Leon Marchand can handle Paris Olympics pressure, says US swimming coach Bowman
1 year, 4 months ago

Leon Marchand can handle Paris Olympics pressure, says US swimming coach Bowman

The Hindu  

Legendary swimming coach Bob Bowman said Sunday that he believes Leon Marchand can handle the pressure at next year’s Paris Olympics after “a very good rehearsal” at the world championships. French sensation Marchand has been one of the stars of the competition this week in Fukuoka, claiming three gold medals and breaking Michael Phelps’s long-standing 400m individual medley world record. WATCH: Katie Ledecky surpasses Michael Phelps’ record of most individual gold medals at Swimming World Championships “That’s something Michael always did -- that’s what the great ones do,” said Bowman, who is serving as head coach of the US team in Fukuoka. “When the pressure is on, they rise to meet it.” Bowman said Marchand shares the same “mindset” as Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time with a staggering 28 medals.

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Paris 2024 Olympics: Meet Leon Marchand, the most decorated male Olympian at the Summer Games
4 months, 1 week ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: Meet Leon Marchand, the most decorated male Olympian at the Summer Games

The Hindu  

Swimming events at the Paris 2024 Olympics brought along with it the arrival of “Marchand-mania” Since the beginning of the Games, home favourite Leon Marchand stunned crowds with his performances, where he won five medals, gold in all four of his individual events, and a bronze medal in the men’s 4x100m medley relay. Men’s 200m breaststroke and butterfly FILE PHOTO: …

What’s next for France’s golden swimmer Léon Marchand? ‘Watch some sports’
4 months, 2 weeks ago

What’s next for France’s golden swimmer Léon Marchand? ‘Watch some sports’

Associated Press  

PARIS — Léon Marchand isn’t ready to rest just yet. “I’ll try to watch some sports,” Marchand said Monday when asked about his plans. But yes, I’m at the Games and I want to enjoy it.” He’s particularly excited about catching some basketball and volleyball, as well as the track and field 200 meters finals. I’d rather be at home …

When Léon Marchand swims, nearly all of France watches - even fans at other Olympic events
4 months, 2 weeks ago

When Léon Marchand swims, nearly all of France watches - even fans at other Olympic events

Associated Press  

PARIS — The popularity of French swimmer Léon Marchand has caused some problems at the Olympics. In La Défense Arena, a rugby stadium-turned Olympic swimming pool, Marchand soared to another victory in the 200 individual medley while setting a new Olympic record of 1 minute, 54.06 seconds. Fans gathered every time Marchand swims At Club France, where a staggering 20,000 …

Can Léon Marchand reach Phelps-like status? Olympics are ‘only the beginning’
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Can Léon Marchand reach Phelps-like status? Olympics are ‘only the beginning’

New York Times  

NANTERRE, France — These Paris Games undoubtedly belonged to Léon Marchand, the 22-year-old Frenchman from Toulouse. “Doing what he did at a home Olympics — it’s really extraordinary,” Bowman said by phone. “But I also think there’s a ton of room for improvement in them.” Bowman would like to see Marchand focus on the 200-meter freestyle over the next year …

France's Léon Marchand claims his crown as the next big thing in Olympic swimming
4 months, 3 weeks ago

France's Léon Marchand claims his crown as the next big thing in Olympic swimming

NPR  

France's Léon Marchand claims his crown as the next big thing in Olympic swimming toggle caption Quinn Rooney/Getty Images NPR is in Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics. "It was crazy," Marchand said of his final individual performance in the men’s 200 meter individual medley final at Paris's La Defense arena in a Paris suburb. toggle caption Natacha Pisarenko/AP Notably, …

Paris 2024 Olympics: Marchand seals fourth medal of Summer Games, McKeown completes double
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: Marchand seals fourth medal of Summer Games, McKeown completes double

The Hindu  

French favourite Leon Marchand took his fourth gold medal of the Paris Olympics when he won the men’s 200 metres Individual Medley in an Olympic record time on Friday. McKeown completes backstroke double with 200m gold Australia’s Kaylee McKeown cemented her place among the greats of Olympic swimming on Friday as she became the first woman to retain both of …

Léon Marchand captures 4th Olympic swimming gold, setting off a party across Paris
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Léon Marchand captures 4th Olympic swimming gold, setting off a party across Paris

Associated Press  

NANTERRE, France — The party for Léon Marchand spread beyond the pool, quickly sweeping all across Paris. “He’s our hero.” With French President Emmanuel Macron among the more than 15,000 fans cheering him on in a rugby stadium-turned-natatorium, Marchand soared to another runaway victory in the 200-meter individual medley Friday night. “It was just perfect.” The 22-year-old French phenomenon left …

Another Bob Bowman-coached swimmer wins gold, this time Hungarian Hubert Kós
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Another Bob Bowman-coached swimmer wins gold, this time Hungarian Hubert Kós

Associated Press  

NANTERRE, France — American coach Bob Bowman keeps cranking out Olympic gold-medal winners, swimmers trained in the United States but flying flags of other nations. “His magic touch is the work,” said Kós, who trained with Bowman at Arizona State University and has followed him to the University of Texas at Austin, where Bowman starts this season. “He doesn’t let …

Michael Phelps reacts after Leon Marchand creates history with audacious double gold medal feat at Paris Olympics
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Michael Phelps reacts after Leon Marchand creates history with audacious double gold medal feat at Paris Olympics

Hindustan Times  

On the evening of July 31, Leon Marchand etched his name into Olympic history by securing two gold medals within hours at the Paris La Defense Arena, setting new Olympic records in both events. I’ve done six races in a day and a half, so that’s a lot, and I took advantage of it to enjoy myself at the end …

King Leon, queen Ledecky and ‘magical’ Pan in the pool
4 months, 3 weeks ago

King Leon, queen Ledecky and ‘magical’ Pan in the pool

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: There is nothing quite like a home hero. Leon Marchand, 22, France’s poster boy in the build-up to the Paris Games is already an icon in this Olympics, securing three gold medals so far in five days of swimming competitions. Marchand, dubbed the ‘French Michael Phelps’ – for one, Bob Bowman, coach of the greatest Olympian, has coached …

Léon The Great: Marchand accomplishes a feat that was downright Phelps-like
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Léon The Great: Marchand accomplishes a feat that was downright Phelps-like

Associated Press  

NANTERRE, France — If there’s anyone who can appreciate the magnitude of what Léon Marchand has done at the Paris Olympics, it’s Bob Bowman. It just shows the incredible work that he’s done for many years to get here.” With the same sort of precision that Bowman use to chart out for Phelps, Marchand rallied on the final lap to …

No rest for Léon Marchand: Hours after winning 2 golds, French swimming star was back in the pool
4 months, 3 weeks ago

No rest for Léon Marchand: Hours after winning 2 golds, French swimming star was back in the pool

Associated Press  

NANTERRE, France — Hours after winning a pair of gold medals, French star swimmer Léon Marchand was back in the pool Thursday morning in front of his adoring fans. His American coach Bob Bowman — he coached Michael Phelps to 23 Olympic gold medals — knows the next phase may be more demanding for the 22-year-old. “He’s gotta come out …

Leon Marchand is toast of Paris with astonishing Olympic double in the pool
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Leon Marchand is toast of Paris with astonishing Olympic double in the pool

The Independent  

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Léon Marchand is the superstar and French sports hero these Olympics needed
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Léon Marchand is the superstar and French sports hero these Olympics needed

New York Times  

NANTERRE, France — Léon Marchand has said he likes the silence underwater. For 15 meters Wednesday night, after coming to the final lap of the 200-meter butterfly nearly a full second behind Hungary’s Kristóf Milák, Marchand was submerged for what seemed like forever. “The way he can move his spine,” says Herbie Behm, an Arizona State assistant coach under Bob …

Longtime Phelps coach Bob Bowman was in tears watching new star pupil Léon Marchand win gold
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Longtime Phelps coach Bob Bowman was in tears watching new star pupil Léon Marchand win gold

Associated Press  

NANTERRE, France — Bob Bowman teared up, just as he used to do watching Michael Phelps win Olympic gold medals. This time it was Léon Marchand, Bowman’s latest pupil to shine on the world stage, who pulled off a dominant victory in the 400-meter individual medley in front of a raucous French home crowd Sunday. “I actually did tear up …

Paris Olympics 2024: Majestic Marchand puts France in a frenzy with first pool gold
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Majestic Marchand puts France in a frenzy with first pool gold

Firstpost  

Leon Marchand carried the expectations of a nation on the strongest of shoulders as he stormed to gold in the 400m individual medley in a cathartic victory at his home Olympics. 🏊 🏊🏻‍♀️ 🏊‍♂️ #jeuxolympiqueparis2024 pic.twitter.com/hVs8ekn98w — Valerie Faudon July 29, 2024 With hands on hearts, fans belted out “La Marseillaise”, the French national anthem, with Marchand as he beamed …

Paris 2024 Olympics: Marchand fulfills hopes of his nation, Martinenghi edges Peaty
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: Marchand fulfills hopes of his nation, Martinenghi edges Peaty

The Hindu  

Leon Marchand carried the comparisons to Michael Phelps and the hopes of a nation on his broad shoulders. I’m proud of myself.” Zhang Yufei of China claimed the bronze in 56.21, which is sure to raise eyebrows since she was one of nearly two dozen swimmers from her country who tested positive for a banned substance ahead of the Tokyo …

Leon Marchand arrives at Paris Olympics with gold medal confirming new era
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Leon Marchand arrives at Paris Olympics with gold medal confirming new era

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Marchand may …

Vive la France! Léon Marchand fulfills the hopes of his nation with a swimming gold in 400 IM
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Vive la France! Léon Marchand fulfills the hopes of his nation with a swimming gold in 400 IM

Associated Press  

NANTERRE, France — Leon Marchand carried the comparisons to Michael Phelps and the hopes of a nation on his broad shoulders. With a flag-waving crowd cheering his every stroke, Marchand delivered a swimming gold for France with a dominating victory in the men’s 400-meter individual medley Sunday night. Huske and Walsh go 1-2 for the U.S. women in the 100 …

Who is Leon Marchand? Meet the French swimmer aiming to become the face of the Olympics
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Who is Leon Marchand? Meet the French swimmer aiming to become the face of the Olympics

The Independent  

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In Marchand, the hosts may find their hero
4 months, 3 weeks ago

In Marchand, the hosts may find their hero

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: France is not just ending a century of wait to host its third Olympic Games, the scenic opening ceremony down the Seine also marks 12 years of hurt after an excellent bid document didn’t find favour with the International Olympic Committee members. He could end France’s 12-year gold medal drought in the pool, and also become the first …

Marchand is ready for his moment
6 months, 1 week ago

Marchand is ready for his moment

China Daily  

French Olympic swimmer Leon Marchand poses for a photograph on Feb 13 prior to a practice session at Arizona State University, in Tempe, Arizona. Yet several of Marchand's Arizona State teammates begged for him to get back in the pool for a final race to settle it all: The Sun Devils and Pac-12 rival California were somehow tied at 150 …

Marchand is ready for his moment
6 months, 1 week ago

Marchand is ready for his moment

China Daily  

French Olympic swimmer Leon Marchand poses for a photograph on Feb 13 prior to a practice session at Arizona State University, in Tempe, Arizona. Yet several of Marchand's Arizona State teammates begged for him to get back in the pool for a final race to settle it all: The Sun Devils and Pac-12 rival California were somehow tied at 150 …

Ex-Arizona State star Leon Marchand is ready for his moment swimming for France at Paris Olympics
6 months, 1 week ago

Ex-Arizona State star Leon Marchand is ready for his moment swimming for France at Paris Olympics

Associated Press  

BERKELEY, Calif. — They suddenly began chanting in unison, calling for Leon Marchand to swim once more. Arizona State would later defeat two-time defending national champion Cal for the program’s first NCAA title just a couple of months later with Marchand again leading the way. Technically sound in every stroke, Marchand was named the College Swimming Coaches Association of America …

French swimmer Marchand sees Paris 2024 Olympics as golden ‘opportunity’
9 months ago

French swimmer Marchand sees Paris 2024 Olympics as golden ‘opportunity’

The Hindu  

French swimmer Leon Marchand, who broke Michael Phelps’ 400m medley world record last year, believes the stars are aligned for him to peak at his home Olympics in Paris this summer. “I’m preparing myself mentally and physically for that,” said Marchand whose father Xavier was a former swimming world silver medallist and Olympian, and mother, Celine Bonnet a French record-holder. …

Léon Marchand lights up swimming worlds with 400 medley win
2 years, 6 months ago

Léon Marchand lights up swimming worlds with 400 medley win

Associated Press  

BUDAPEST, Hungary — When Budapest last hosted the swimming worlds in 2017, Léon Marchand was watching at home. On Saturday, the 20-year-old French swimmer thrilled spectators in the Hungarian capital with a European record as he almost took Michael Phelps’ world record in the men’s 400 medley. It also meant he became the second French swimmer to win a medal …

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